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WITNESS LIST
SB  54
Senate Committee Report
Jurisprudence
April  1, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment
 
FOR:
 
 
Henry, James R.  Program Director - Justice Court Alternative Sentencing  (Judge David M. Cobos - JP Courts Midland),  Midland, TX
 
 
Vasquez, John  Judge (also providing written testimony)  (Self),  Austin, TX
 
ON:
 
 
Levine, Joel  Director of Administration  (Harris County Protective Services),  Houston, TX
 
Registering, but not testifying:
 
For:
 
 
Smith, Jodie  Public Policy Director  (Texans Care for Children),  Austin, TX
 
Against:
 
 
Smith, Judge Robin  President  (Texas Municipal Courts Association),  Midland, TX
 
Providing written testimony:
 
For:
 
 
Gunter, Samuel  Research Associate  (Texas Criminal Justice Coalition),  Austin, TX
 
Against:
 
 
Igo, Shanna  Director, Legislative Services  (Texas Municipal League),  Austin, TX